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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT HIGHBEAM
HEADLIGHT LOWBEAM
PARKING LIGHTS
ILLUMINATIONCONTROL
TURN SIGNALS
HOOD RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE
FUEL
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE
ENGINE OIL
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
VENTILATION FAN
AIR RECIRCULATION
FRESH AIR
VENT
VENT-FLOOR
How to Use This Manual
Q002-2AE
Graphic symbols:
Some of the following symbols are used to identify
controls and displays on your vehicle.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Knowing Your Mazda
3-11
118-10EE
Unlock button (Keyless entry
system)
To unlock the driver ’s door, press the
UNLOCK button.
To unlock all the doors, press the
UNLOCK button again within 5
seconds.
Q118-12BE
Trunk button (Keyless entry
system)
To open the trunk, press the
button.
Q118-14EE
NOTE• If the transmitter does not
work, open the back cover and
check the battery for correct
installation.
• Additional transmitters can be
obtained at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. Up to 3
additional transmitters can be
used with the keyless entry
system per vehicle. Bring all
transmitters to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the
electronic codes need to be
reset.
MaintenanceNOTE•Make sure the battery is
installed with the correct pole
facing upward. Battery leakage
could occur if it is not installed
correctly.
• When replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the
electrical terminals or get oil on
them. Also be careful not to get
dirt in the remote control unit
as it could damage it.
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Knowing Your Mazda
3-21
Safety catch
J94S30032. Push the safety catch to the left andlift the hood.
013-2BE
Clip Support rodJ94A20193. Use the support rod to hold the
hood open.
Before closing the hood, secure the
rod in its clip.
013-3A1E
To close the hood:
• Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place
and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been
removed.
• Close the hood so that it locks
securely.
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Protecting Your Mazda
4-7
WARNING
!
Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:Running the engine when a
vehicle is stopped in deep snow is
dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow,
allowing exhaust gas to enter the
cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, anyone in the cabin
could be injured or killed. Clear
the snow from underneath and
around your vehicle before
starting the engine.
034-1AE
Before DrivingBefore Getting In
• Be sure the windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
• Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
• Look under the vehicle for any sign
of a leak.
• If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
034-2AE
NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid,
and other fluid levels should be
inspected daily, weekly, or at
refueling, depending on the fluid.
See Maintenance, Section 8.
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Protecting Your Mazda4-12
Q037-7IE
Winter Driving
• Carry emergency gear, including
tire chains, window scraper, flares,
a small shovel, jumper cables, and
a small bag of sand or salt.
• Have the proper ratio of antifreeze
in the radiator (page 8-22).
• Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use only cold-weather engine oil
(page 8-16).
• Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections. •
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze—but don’ t use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-33).
• Don’ t use the parking brake if it
might freeze. Instead, shift to P
with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual. Block the
rear wheels.
037-8H1E
Snow tires
Your vehicle is originally equipped
with all season radials designed to be
used all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Use snow tires on all four wheels.
Don’ t go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph). Inflate snow tires 28 kPa (0.3
kgf/cm
2, 4 psi) more than
recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver ’s door), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
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Driving Your Mazda5-383. If it’s OK, the charging system has
a problem. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
053-6AE
CAUTION
!
Don’ t drive with a loose or broken
alternator belt. The engine could
overheat because this belt also
drives the water pump.
053-7EE
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light indicates low
engine oil pressure.
If the light comes on while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-17). If it’ s
low, add oil. 3. Check the light.
If the light remains on even after
you add oil, have your vehicle
towed to the nearest service station
or to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t run the engine if oil pressure
is low. It could result in extensive
engine damage.
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76Y032-033Ejecting the MD
Press the MD eject button to eject the
MD.Driving Your Mazda5-108
Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If
you cannot clear the error indication,
take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.Indication
Cause
Solution
CHECKMD
MD is inserted
upside down
Insert the MD properly. If the code does not disappear, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
MD
MD is defective
Check the MD for scratches and/or soiling
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Operating Tips for CD Player/
In-Dash CD Changer
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the
heater when the vehicle is cold, the
CD or optical components (prism and
lens) in the CD player/changer may
become clouded with condensation.
At this time, the CD will eject
immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected
simply by wiping it with a soft cloth.
Clouded optical components will clear
naturally in about an hour. Wait for
normal operation to return before
attempting to use the unit.
Driving Your Mazda5-118 Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If
you cannot clear the error indication,
take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.Indication
Cause
Solution
CHECKCD
CD is inserted
upside down
Insert the CD properly. If the code does not disappear, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
CD
CD is defective
Check the CD for scratches and/or soiling